SA’s best pub burger crowned

The annual battle of the burger noticed 12 finalists go head-to-head cooking up their patties in 15-minute shifts for a panel of three judges in hopes of profitable the title of the state’s greatest pub burger.

This yr the cooks primarily caught to conventional burgers – nobody went down the street of unique meats – and there have been the standard stacks of bacon and cheese.

The burgers have been judged in opposition to a listing of standards, together with presentation of the chef, components and burger, style, meat content material and worth for cash by a panel made up of Shane Wooden from Thomas Meals Australia, meals critic Chris Stephan and Andrew Hayes from Nova 91.9.

After tasting and deliberating on Tuesday, the panel awarded the coveted prize to chef Luke Brabin from The Griffins Lodge for his wagyu beef burger.

Chef Luke Brabin from The Griffins Lodge received the highest award for his wagyu beef burger. Picture Simon Casson

“The Griffins Lodge Burger was the standout burger this afternoon,” Stephan mentioned.

“Not solely was it well-seasoned with a unbelievable flavour, nevertheless it additionally had a mix of various textures. There was the stunning creaminess, the patty was stunning, and on the highest, there was a crunchy deal with of french fries.”

The Griffins Lodge Burger options Mayura Station wagyu beef, smoked Barossa bacon, ketchup, chimichurri, pickles, tomatoes, cos lettuce and cheese.

Brabin mentioned the chimichurri gave the burger a pleasant punch and he added crispy potato for some texture.

“Selecting good produce and maintaining it easy is the key,” he mentioned.

The profitable burger from the Griffins Lodge was comprised of wagyu beef, smoked Barossa bacon, ketchup, chimmi, pickles, tomatoes, cos, cheese and crispy potatoes. Picture: Simon Casson.

Adam Vonthethoff, licensee of The Griffins Lodge, mentioned he was ecstatic with the win.

“The usual was very excessive, and we’re so happy that have been capable of win in opposition to such worthy opponents” he mentioned.

AHA|SA CEO Anna Moeller congratulated The Griffins Lodge on taking out the highest honours.

“As we speak’s competitors was nice enjoyable, however pubs and their patrons alike are very severe on the subject of each the standard and worth they get from their pub burger,” Moeller mentioned.

“An iconic merchandise on the menu for a lot of lodges, venues usually add their very own particular person aptitude as some extent of distinction.

“With the chip disaster now nicely and really behind us, the basic pub burger and chips represents nice worth for cash.”

The 12 finalists for SA’s high pub burger all introduced superb meals to the judging panel. Picture: Simon Casson

The win for the Griffins was doubly candy as a result of they hosted this yr’s occasion on their patio on Hindmarsh Sq. to accommodate a reside viewers.

The competitors began in June with 40 entries acquired from lodges throughout the state. A blind tasting was then held on 29 June to find out the 12 finalists.

The opposite finalists included the Arkaba Lodge, Aldinga Lodge, Earl of Leicester Lodge, Largs Pier Lodge, Maylands Lodge, Park Lodge, Port Broughton Lodge, Port Lincoln Lodge, Risdon Lodge, Sussex Lodge and the Woodside Lodge.

Supported by the Authorities of South Australia